Odds & Ends: Burrell, Diamondbacks, Oswalt

MLB.com's Cash Kruth passes along a quote from Giants' manager Bruce Bochy regarding the signing of Pat Burrell: "The thought of signing him to help us off the bench, give us a right-handed bat, some power, a good threat coming off the bench and help us late in games and maybe play against certain pitchers. Right now he needs some at-bats in the Minor Leagues, and we'll see where he's at in the next ten days or so."

The Diamondbacks are leaning towards taking a pitcher with the 6th overall pick in next month's draft, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Scouting director Tom Allison has seen Ole Miss lefty Drew Pomeranz and Georgia Tech righty Deck McGuire in the last few days.

Oh we know the D-Backs aren’t a great pitching team, but you have to give Posey credit where its due because he could’ve just had easily buckle under the pressure and gone 0-4. What is great about the Giant’s rookie is that he’s got one of the sweetest looking swings from the right side, although it isn’t built for HR power yet he will develop the power stroke over time. His swing is built for average and because he is disciplined at the plate he will sustain a high average throughout his career.

jdub’s post sounds a lot less like crying than 55’s post sounds like bragging. Come on, the Giants haven’t hit anyone all year and set a season high tonight in runs with 12. Against Billy Buckner and three relievers: Carlos Valdez, whom I’d never heard of before tonight; Saul Rivera, who couldn’t make the sorry Indians’ staff; and Esmerling Vasquez, the only one of the bunch who’s shown a hint of effectiveness. I’m glad the Giants broke out; I watch them most days. But I’m not foolish enough to assume the tide has turned and they’re going to start scoring five runs a game now.